Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities (PMBOK Handbooks) (PMBOK Handbooks)

Brevity and ease of reference make this handbook a useful introduction to risk in the project or program environment. The book provides a simplified understanding of the nature of project risk and opportunity, and a systematic approach to risk reduction. You’ll get useful insights into the process of project risk management whether you’re working on a small administrative project, a large capital works project, or anything in between. Concepts, tools, and techniques covered include: risk identification, risk assessment goals and methodology, computer applications, risk response and documentation, management of contingency allowances, managing risks of the project’s environment, and dealing with risks in contracts. This book is essential reading to learn more about the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). BookmarkTitle:......Page 1 BookmarkTitle:......Page 2 BookmarkTitle:......Page 3 BookmarkTitle:......Page 4 BookmarkTitle:......Page 5 BookmarkTitle:......Page 6 BookmarkTitle:......Page 7 BookmarkTitle:......Page 8 BookmarkTitle:......Page 9 BookmarkTitle:......Page 10 BookmarkTitle:......Page 11 BookmarkTitle:......Page 12 BookmarkTitle:......Page 13 BookmarkTitle:......Page 14 BookmarkTitle:......Page 15 BookmarkTitle:......Page 16 BookmarkTitle:......Page 17 BookmarkTitle:......Page 18 BookmarkTitle:......Page 19 BookmarkTitle:......Page 20 BookmarkTitle:......Page 21 BookmarkTitle:......Page 22 BookmarkTitle:......Page 23 BookmarkTitle:......Page 24 BookmarkTitle:......Page 25 BookmarkTitle:......Page 26 BookmarkTitle:......Page 27 BookmarkTitle:......Page 28 BookmarkTitle:......Page 29 BookmarkTitle:......Page 30 BookmarkTitle:......Page 31 BookmarkTitle:......Page 32 BookmarkTitle:......Page 33 BookmarkTitle:......Page 34 BookmarkTitle:......Page 35 BookmarkTitle:......Page 36 BookmarkTitle:......Page 37 BookmarkTitle:......Page 38 BookmarkTitle:......Page 39 BookmarkTitle:......Page 40 BookmarkTitle:......Page 41 BookmarkTitle:......Page 42 BookmarkTitle:......Page 43 BookmarkTitle:......Page 44 BookmarkTitle:......Page 45 BookmarkTitle:......Page 46 BookmarkTitle:......Page 47 BookmarkTitle:......Page 48 BookmarkTitle:......Page 49 BookmarkTitle:......Page 50 BookmarkTitle:......Page 51 BookmarkTitle:......Page 52 BookmarkTitle:......Page 53 BookmarkTitle:......Page 54 BookmarkTitle:......Page 55 BookmarkTitle:......Page 56 BookmarkTitle:......Page 57 Brevity and ease of reference make this handbook a useful introduction to risk in the project or program environment. The book provides a simplified understanding of the nature of project risk and opportunity, and a systematic approach to risk reduction. You'll get useful insights into the process of project risk management whether you're working on a small administrative project, a largecapital works project, or anything in between. Concepts, tools, and techniques covered include: risk identification, risk assessment goals and methodology, computer applications, risk response and documentation, management of contingency allowances, managing risks of the project's environment, and dealing with risks in contracts. This book is essential reading to learn more about the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

R. Max Wideman is principal of AEW Services and a Fellow of the Project Management Institute.

"This handbook deals with the function of risk management in the context of program or program management. It establishes the need for examining risks or opportunities in project work and describes approaches which can lead to significant reducation of the risk as well as to better project performance." -- Forward